Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
persian violet
In German
Hedge Bambus
persian violet
In French
Bamboo Hedge
persian violet
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Violeta persa
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Violeta persa
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Persian Violet
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Persian Violet
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Hedge Bamboo and Persian Violet Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Persian Violet are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Persian Violet
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.